Crime Rate in Grove Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grove Park

The total recorded crimes in Grove Park, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grove Park crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Grove Park, encompassing approximately 49,250 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Grove Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Grace Close with total crimes: 8
  • Hoser Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Gables Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Grove Park?

To understand the safety of Grove Park, we need to analyze Grove Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Grove Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 759 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Grove Park recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Grove Park had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,232 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Grove Park recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Grove Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Grove Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grove Park has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 2.38 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Grove Park crimes were 759. The crime rate of Grove Park in 2024 was 15.41 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grove Park were around 1,232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.02 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grove Park)CrimesRank (Grove Park)CrimesRank (Grove Park)
Rushey Green293 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley251 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central233 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford246 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale229 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath204 61,231 62,180 6
Downham157 101,128 82,111 7
Hither Green170 81,155 72,051 8
Sydenham170 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South151 111,096 91,805 10
Evelyn159 9582 191,181 19
Bellingham124 14825 141,628 11
Ladywell128 13862 111,271 17
Telegraph Hill108 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate102 19841 121,424 15
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14

Grove Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202518
February 202514
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202416
September 202417
August 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202543
February 202524
January 202531
December 202431
November 202440
October 202442
September 202444
August 202423
May 20241

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202545
March 202535
February 202529
January 202519
December 202421
November 202421
October 202423
September 202422
August 202422

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Grove Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Grove Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Grace Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
2. Hoser Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Gables Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Amblecote Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
5. Sandstone Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mayeswood Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marvels Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Garden Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burnt Ash Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pennington Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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